The Green Mile are a 5 piece metalcore band from Adelaide, Australia, reformed by the original members Alex Powers and Oscar Harding, wanting to bring a different sound to the Adelaide hardcore scene. They have been getting new members and working on completing their EP which will be released mid 2012. Making some noise by playing the Summer Camping Festival, "Heatwave", they look on making a big mark in the Adelaide Scene.
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2005. They are currently signed to Warner Music Group. The Devil Wears Prada is a Christian band, consisting of members Mike Hranica (vocals), Chris Rubey (lead guitar), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar, vocals), Andy Trick (bass), Daniel Williams (drums) and James Baney (keyboards), all of whom are Christians. To date the band has released three full-length albums, one DVD, and five music videos.
The Black Dahlia Murder are a metal band from Waterford, Michigan, formed in 2000. Their band name is derived from the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often referred to as; Black Dahlia, Black Dahlia Murder or BDM. Current Line-Up:
Trevor Strnad – lead vocals (2000–present)
Brian Eschbach – guitar, (2001–present)
Ryan Knight – guitar (2008–present) (ex-Arsis)
Ryan Williams – bass guitar (2005–present)
Shannon Lucas – drums, percussion (2007–present) (ex-All That Remains)
1) Omerta is a brutal metalcore band from the Belgian h8000 area. Formed in Bruges, Belgium. They formed in 2004 and have one EP running called 'Blacken The Days of Man'. They are currently working on a new album. They played with bands like Burning Skies, All Shall Perish, Despised Icon, Karras, Whitechapel and The Black Dahlia Murder. 2) Omerta is a hardcore band from leeds featuring ex and current members of The Mingers and Cutting Class. To date they have released a 12" EP titled We Will Never See The Snow Again, A Split 7" With Whores, Whores, Whores and a 3" Demo CD.
Prepared Like A Bride is a Gold Coast based post-hardcore band. The 5-piece outfit appeared on the local scene in August 2009 but their experiences as band members dates back much further. With a strong Christian message behind their music, Prepared Like A Bride’s soul purpose is to see people’s lives changed through the friendships they make and the music they produce. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/preparedlikeabride" rel="nofollow">http://www.myspace.com/preparedlikeabride</a>
Incarcerate is a five piece metal outfit originating from in and around Hobart, Tasmania. Combining determination, many various styles of metal/music and adding their own style of playing skills and abilities to the mix. Thus creating Incarcerates unique and individual sound. The band was formed around 2004 with intentions to play some gigs and meet new people during the process. During the time from 2004 up until now the band has gone through many changes member wise and style wise. After many ups and downs with members, the line up finally feels right.
There are two artists called The Contortionist. 1) A progressive deathcore band from Indianapolis: Bottom heavy open chords that resonate strong enough to shake the core of the earth. Skyrocketing bursts of oscillating guitar leads layer an ominous and dark undercurrent of rhythm. While hardcore punk may be the sound that rules the day in The Contortionist hometown of Indianapolis, it is the band’s signature brand of forward thinking heavy metal that has made them stick out as hometown favorites.
In 2010, they changed their name to Coma Lies NC. Coma Lies are a tech-hardcore/metal band from Newcastle, Australia. They recorded a four-track demo in 2005 before beginning to record their debut EP for Skull and Bones Records in 2006. This period showed much change to the style of music Coma played and a drastic change in their lineup; guitarists Mat Taylor and Luke Pollock (who recorded the guitar tracks for the EP) and drummer Chad Palmer were replaced. 2007 saw the long awaited release of A Churchwell Killing and an intense touring schedule which is still underway.
Bullet for My Valentine are a metalcore band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is composed of Matt Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar), Jason James (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Michael Thomas (drums). They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana. Jeff Killed John recorded six songs which were not released; two of these tracks were reworked later in their career as Bullet for My Valentine.
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After nearly two years since their inception As Silence Breaks are nearing closer to unleashing their take on the melodic hardcore/metalcore genre upon the world. With a release date for their debut full length CD penned in for winter 2009 the future is definitely now for the young and aspiring guys from Sydney. With a sound sitting comfortably between both beauty and aggression ASB have made a sound both unique yet highly accessible; through this universal appeal they are...